Startup Founders

O-1 visa and EB-1A green card guidance for startup founders and entrepreneurs.

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Can Your Own Company Sponsor Your O-1 Visa? The Separate Legal Entity Rule

You cannot self-petition an O-1 visa, but a separate legal entity you own can file it. Here is what USCIS requires and when you still need a U.S. agent.

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O-1 Visa for Startup Founders: Using an Agent to Work for Your Own Company

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O-1 visa startup founder guide: you cannot self-petition, but your own company or a U.S. agent can file. See which route fits and what USCIS expects.

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